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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 ZKUMOT history

LS55 ZKU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LS55 ZKU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
143,415 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZKU was last recorded at 143,415 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,369 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
6,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,415 miles
  • 2024 – 128,793 miles
  • 2023 – 125,180 miles
  • 2022 – 123,554 miles
  • 2021 – 121,742 miles
  • 2020 – 119,318 miles
  • 2019 – 110,953 miles
  • 2018 – 101,529 miles
  • 2017 – 89,824 miles
  • 2016 – 78,077 miles
  • 2015 – 65,560 miles
  • 2014 – 55,940 miles
  • 2013 – 47,726 miles
  • 2012 – 44,106 miles
  • 2011 – 38,700 miles
  • 2010 – 34,975 miles
  • 2009 – 28,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,415 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,415 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    143,415 miles
    Test number
    105020350493
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail143,369 miles (+14,576)3 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,369 miles
    Test number
    790277265054
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached securing bolt on top mount broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass128,793 miles (+3,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,793 miles
    Test number
    111532210927
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass125,180 miles (+1,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,180 miles
    Test number
    290257222537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,554 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,554 miles
    Test number
    373731918497
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,553 miles (+1,811)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,553 miles
    Test number
    589050629295
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability front wishbone bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side 180kg n/s and 100kg o/s (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,742 miles (+2,424)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    719218034993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass119,318 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,318 miles
    Test number
    854224885846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail119,312 miles (+8,359)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,312 miles
    Test number
    625227691758
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass110,953 miles (+9,424)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,953 miles
    Test number
    243796924587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,529 miles (+11,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,529 miles
    Test number
    225839110359
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass89,824 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,824 miles
    Test number
    261804986916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPerformance imbalance front brakes.

  13. Fail89,821 miles (+11,744)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,821 miles
    Test number
    918100735163
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning indicator illuminated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPerformance imbalance front brakes.
    • AdvisoryTyre run flat indicator illuminated.

  14. Pass78,077 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,077 miles
    Test number
    568026487093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,075 miles (+12,515)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,075 miles
    Test number
    906802703074
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,560 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    942999827672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack.

  17. Fail65,558 miles (+9,618)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    849924152846
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack.

  18. Pass55,940 miles (+8,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    595855964273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,726 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,726 miles
    Test number
    358456863246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    326107993165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,503 miles (+3,397)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    925107993166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass44,106 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    739689842167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,700 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,700 miles
    Test number
    659438011092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wing mirrors secured by ceble ties

  24. Fail38,700 miles (+3,725)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,700 miles
    Test number
    667178911084
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wing mirrors secured by ceble ties

  25. Pass34,975 miles (+6,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,975 miles
    Test number
    773491820027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass28,967 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,967 miles
    Test number
    134067029026
    • NoteFront pads getting low

Questions about LS55 ZKU

Does LS55 ZKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ZKU is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZKU?
The MOT on LS55 ZKU is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 ZKU done?
LS55 ZKU was recorded at 143,415 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,818 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZKU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZKU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 ZKU find?
LS55 ZKU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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